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2022 Academy Dates:
June 4 - July 2 (Y1 & Y2)
June 4 - July 7 (Y3)
The Academy
Upward Bound (UB) offers an annual summer Academy. The Academy provides an educationally enriching program that will introduce students to the university environment while preparing them for institutions of higher education.
Applicants must commit to the full four-week program. Students who complete the program with a C or better will earn one unit of high school elective credit. Year 3 students will attend Coconino Community College during the first five-week summer session, and will earn college credit.
Academy curriculum
Year 1 Accordion Open
The first-year Academy curriculum focuses on sustainable practices of communities, governments, businesses, and individuals. First-year participants meet with community members and groups committed to local sustainable products, foods, and services. While participants are conducting research and writing papers, summer Instructors hold individual writing conferences with participants focusing on the writing process and the Six Trait Writing Rubric used to score essays and research papers during the Academy. Incorporated into the first-year schedule is the NAU Peak Performance online math program. Math coaches help participants navigate through math content, increase participant’s confidence in mathematics, allow students to stay on track, and meet their math goals. The first-year curriculum incorporates instruction in math, science, composition, literature, and speech communication.
- Literature review
- Scientific & mathematical analysis of global production and consumption
- Compositions on individual impact
- NAU Peak Performance Math
- Final presentations
- Writing lab
- Speech and communication
- OnTrack: College Readiness Curriculum
- Service Learning
- Tutoring
Year 2 Accordion Closed
The second-year curriculum focuses on energy, climate, and the politics of climate change. Second-year participants explore basic principles of energy, understand the connection between energy and climate, and propose policy solutions specific to living in a world with climate change. Incorporated into the second-year schedule is the NAU Peak Performance math program. Math coaches help participants navigate through math content, increase participant’s confidence in mathematics, allow students to stay on track, and meet their math goals. The second-year curriculum incorporates instruction in math, science, composition, literature, and speech communication.
- Literature review
- Scientific & mathematical analysis of climate change solutions
- Final presentations
- Writing lab
- Speech and communication
- NAU Peak Performance Math
- OnTrack: College Readiness Curriculum
- Work Study
- Tutoring
Year 3 Accordion Closed
The third-year participants will enroll in a liberal arts course and/or an English course at Coconino Community College (CCC) for summer session I. CCC faculty teach classes for third-year participants. A Supplemental Instructor (SI) accompanies third-year participants to class and meets with them to provide additional explanation of content, model study skills, and provides tutoring. Incorporated into the third-year schedule is the NAU Peak Performance online math program. Math coaches help participants navigate through math content, increase participant’s confidence in mathematics, allow students to stay on track, and meet their math goals. Third-year participants will work on post-secondary activities while at Academy.
- Coconino Community College course
- ACT Mastery Prep (Online)
- College advising
- Resume & scholarship research
- Supplemental Instruction
- OnTrack: College Readiness Curriculum
- Work Study
Campus life Accordion Closed
Residential (Due to COVID -19, a Virtual Academy may be determined to be necessary as we get closer to the date.)
During the summer Upward Bound students spend five weeks on the Northern Arizona University campus. They live in a campus residence hall, eat in the campus dining hall, utilize the campus recreation center, and participate in a variety of educational activities. The Academy strives to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable on-campus living environment which promotes personal growth, social development, celebrates individual differences, and academic excellence.
The residence hall becomes a “home” to all students. Each student is assigned a roommate. To make the most of “dorm life” our trained residential team will assist with any questions or concerns while providing programs designed to enhance and foster a positive student experience. Students meet new people, get involved in activities, and have lots of fun!
During the Academy, students are provided a 14-meals-per-week dining plan along with a minimal amount of Dining Dollars. Dining Dollars are just like cash and can be used to pay for food and other items at any campus dining location. Meals can be used two different ways: to pay for an all-you-care-to-eat at a dining hall, or for a meal “transfer” at more than 20 retail dining locations.